As Yuan, Anna, Grace, Lily, Emma, and Xi Meili dismounted from their horses, they were greeted by a middle-aged villager.
He appeared to be in charge of ensuring the safety of the villagers in Havenbrook. With a warm smile, he extended a welcoming hand and introduced himself.
"Welcome to Havenbrook village," The villager said. "I'm Thomas, and I'm responsible for the security and well-being of our community. It's a pleasure to have you all here."
Yuan stepped forward, acknowledging Thomas's greeting. "Thank you, Thomas. We appreciate your hospitality. We are hunters, currently on our way to the capital. We decided to stay the night in your village."
Anna, Grace, Lily, Emma, and Xi Meili stood beside Yuan, their expressions friendly and open. They nodded in agreement with Yuan's statement, reaffirming their purpose for visiting Havenbrook.